Students are introduced to syllables, word
stress and sentence stress. The course also concentrates on showing
students different sound sequences and how they may have difficulty in stringing
together two, three or four consonants with no vowel between them. Learners are
provided with both receptive and productive practice. Audio components include
cassettes and audio CDs.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of this course
students should be able to:
1. Improve their production of the spoken language.
2. Practice some dialogues
3. Direct students with particular pronunciation difficulties
Teaching and learning methods
The lecturer uses a variety of teaching methods. For example,
the teacher gives classroom discussions, the use of collaborative learning by
working in groups. The lecturer tries to make the class learner-centred by the
use of different activities and tasks.
Methods of assessments
Midterm 40 marks.
Final exam: 60 marks.
Additional
Information:
1. O'Connor. 1967. Better English
Pronunciation. With 2 cassettes. Cambridge University Press.
2. Hancock. 2003. English Pronunciation in use
(intermediate). Cambridge University Press.
3. Hewings. 2007. English Pronunciation in use
(Advanced). Book with CD-ROM and audio CDs. Cambridge University Press.
4. Roach, Hartman & Setter (Ed).
2006. English Pronouncing Dictionary. Cambridge University Press.
